Tokenized Assets: Market Growth Outpaces Composability

The tokenized asset market has grown significantly, reaching $37 billion in 2026, but only 12% of these assets are fully integrated into decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. This disparity between market growth and asset composability is a key challenge for DeFi development going forward.

According to Centrifuge's Tokenization Snapshot 2026, the tokenized asset market grew nearly 50% in 2026, but most of these assets act like digital wrappers around traditional financial products rather than being truly composable on-chain instruments. Despite this, real-world asset (RWA) deposits in DeFi lending markets tripled to $7.4 billion, showing strong demand for usable tokenized assets.

This highlights the need for more innovative and user-friendly solutions that can bridge the gap between traditional financial products and decentralized finance. By doing so, it is possible to unlock the full potential of the tokenized asset market and create a more inclusive and accessible financial system.